The creative and cultural industries (CCIs) have shown exceptional resilience to the economic crisis and are well-placed to grow further in the future due to their role as forerunners in digital innovation
million
direct jobs
billion
in turnover
CCI job creation
(2008-’12)
EU job creation
(2008-’12)
CCIs are one of the big employers in the EU and employ 3.3% of the EU’s working population. They are a powerhouse of economic growth in Europe; a way out of recession. With 7.1m jobs, CCIs in the EU are 5 times as large as the telecommunications industry.
Seven of the world’s 10 biggest publishers are European, as are 5 out of the 10 main festivals worldwide. These success stories throughout CCIs are a reflection of their sectors, relying on the drive and wealth of European creation; a true guarantee for cultural diversity.
By being a source of innovation and creativity, CCIS have overcome the challenges of new media supports and increased cross-media use. In fact, between 2001 and 2011, revenues stemming from the digital market have generated an added €30bn, all sectors combined.
With such a strong economic and cultural base, Europe can greatly benefit from the promotion of CCIs and the following solutions designed to encourage further growth in the sector:
Martin Schulz, President of the European Parliament
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